Tour Details
- Duration
- 2.5
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
- Yasaka Shrine
Tour Description
Experience Kyoto through a unique family-friendly lens, designed to engage both kids and adults with a blend of nature, history, and culture. Take a backseat for a few hours as your expert guide transforms the must-see sites of this ancient city into a learning playground for young travelers and instills in them a sense of wonder and excitement that will follow them throughout their time in Japan.Â
Experts
Start your adventure at the Yasaka Shrine, an iconic spot that introduces you to Kyoto's rich spiritual heritage. Your expert will explain the importance and history of the shrine in a way that will appeal to the youngest and oldest of travelers. From there, you'll stroll through the lush greenery of Maruyama Park. Small explorers will marvel at Chion-in’s Gate, one of the largest temple gates in Japan, an impressive site no matter your age.Â
Continue your exploration with a walk past local school campuses, like Kacho Girls’ High School or Kyoto Kacho University, giving your child a glimpse into what it is like to attend school in Japan. Afterward, visit Okazaki Park and the striking Heian Shrine with its giant torii gate, a symbol that will remain in your child’s memory long after the end of your tour. The exploration of nature continues at Shoren-in Temple, where towering camphor trees—over 800 years old—offer a peaceful setting for reflection.
Continue your exploration with a walk past local school campuses, like Kacho Girls’ High School or Kyoto Kacho University, giving your child a glimpse into what it is like to attend school in Japan. Afterward, visit Okazaki Park and the striking Heian Shrine with its giant torii gate, a symbol that will remain in your child’s memory long after the end of your tour. The exploration of nature continues at Shoren-in Temple, where towering camphor trees—over 800 years old—offer a peaceful setting for reflection.
During your visit, you’ll stop for some traditional Japanese treats that are sure to delight young taste buds and may have your kids asking to taste other adventurous sweets later on in your trip. By the end of your visit, you and your family will have experienced many of the wonders Kyoto has to offer and instilled a sense of exploration in your small traveler that will be sure to foster ongoing enthusiasm throughout your travels.Â
- You are traveling with curious kids and would like to let someone else do the talking for a few hours
- You are hoping to spark an interest for cultural exploration in your family
- Yasaka Shrine
- Maruyama Park
- Chion-in’s Gate
- Local Japanese schools (exterior only)
- Okazaki ParkÂ
- Heian Shrine
Tickets
You are prepaid for the tour as well as any fees associated with the itinerary stops. This includes a sweet treat at a local sweet shop. Any additional purchases will, however, be at your expense.Â
Additional Trip-Planning Resources
- For more information on planning your travels to Japan, take a read through our Context Stories.
- If you are looking to learn more about Kyoto before your visit, check out our online lectures at our pre-trip lectures.
- Is this walk appropriate for young families? We've designed this walk to be appropriate for younger audiences.
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Is this tour wheelchair-friendly? Yes, buildings and shops are wheelchair accessible but the tour is walking intensive and clients with mobility issues should reach out to us to ensure we can alter the tour to accommodate their level of mobility.
We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.
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32 Reviews
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This tour was wonderful. Marc was extremely knowledgeable about a variety of topics while also being completely focused on our son and ensuring that the tour was at his level, speed and interests. We would take any tour with Marc again - a superb experience!
Lauren
Aug 19, 2023
Marc was an incredible resource on Kyoto history. He came extremely prepared and kept the kids engaged for 3 hours. Fantastic!
Chris
Aug 10, 2023
Great guide
He knows his stuff
Excellent with kids
Steve
Apr 11, 2023